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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,776.40, 340,164.60 and 156,792.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,776.40, 340,164.60 and 156,792.40 is: 235,188.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,776.40 : 340,164.60 = 156,792.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,776.40/340,164.60 = 156,792.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,776.40x = 340,164.60 × 156,792.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,776.40x = 53,335,224,029.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,335,224,029.04/226,776.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,188.60

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